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Drivers and cyclists should wear reflective vest when on road

On Saturday, January 21, Government Decision no. 965/2016, which amends the Road Code as regards certain rules for drivers and cyclists who wear reflective vest. The normative act also contains the procedure for lifting the machines parked irregularly.

See also new procedures for lifting illegally parked cars. What the Government has established.

Drivers will not be able to overtake cyclists unless they leave one and a half meters of maneuvering space. The recommended lateral distance when overtaking a bicycle will be at least 1.5 m instead of a “sufficient lateral distance”, as it used to be.

Bicyclists who run on public roads will be able to install on their bicycles including car sound warning systems.

Also, fluorescent-reflective elements placed on wheels (so-called “cat eyes”) should no longer be orange in color.

The Bicycle will no longer be equipped with white or yellow light in the front and red with the fluorescent-reflective device at night, or when the visibility is low.

Previously, cyclists had this obligation when traveling on public roads, regardless of the time of the day or the conditions of visibility.

On bicycles, children under the age of seven may be transported, but only by an adult and provided that the bicycle is factory-fitted with a special support or has a device approved for the transport of small ones. Previously, cyclists can carry children less than seven years only if the vehicle was fitted with a special support or if it is built or equipped specifically for the transport of other people, but no reference is made to what age the bicyclist should be.

Bicyclists will not be allowed to circulate within the localities where public lighting does not work or outside the locality without a reflective vest, at night or when visibility is low. Until now, there was no mention of public lighting; the vest must be worn regardless of this condition.

Bicyclists will not be required to wear a helmet when traveling on public roads, according to a government decision adopted last year, which amended and supplemented the Regulation on the Application of Government Emergency Ordinance 195/2002 on Road Traffic. Initially, in the draft decision, there is a proposal that cyclists be forced to wear a safety vest and helmet, but was removed after discussions with bicycle organizations.

People like wearing safety jacket in winter

Winter is what everyone sees. Indeed, from November to February average temperatures in Poland range from minus nine degrees Celsius to five in plus. In such weather we are hard to gather and train outside with wearing safety vest. With help comes, a brand making components and accessories for Trek.

The Soft shell reflective jacket is the warmest of all the models offered by the American manufacturer. Thanks to Soft shell with 37.5 ™ active particle technology, the clothing is one of the best breathable and waterproof on the market (18,000g / m² / 24 h and 20,000mm respectively).

This fabric perfectly copes with the wind and moisture. Waterproof 20000 mm puts this jacket model among the best on the market. Heavy rain or wet snow was nothing to her, we learned about it several times. Importantly, seams and sliders are also well protected against moisture. The high stand protects our neck, and the fabric on the inside is very soft and pleasant to the touch.

Valois S2 can boast of breathability of 18,000g / m² / 24 h, which again shows that it is a product of the highest quality. Thermal fabric with active particle technology 37.5 ™ on the back and armpits, perfectly drains moisture to the outside.

The safety jacket is so warm that even at low temperatures we do not have to put on many layers that limit our movements. With all our responsibility, we can say that assuming only a boon we will comfortably feel it at a temperature of 10 to about 0 degrees Celsius. Below zero will be the second layer beneath, such as a long sleeve sweater, which will provide the perfect thermal comfort even at temperatures up to about minus 10 degrees Celsius.

Of course, the material itself is not enough. The user also helps to make the cut is much longer, and the entire inside of the bottom of the jacket is covered with anti-roll. In our sleeves, we are waiting for the thumb loops to hold the covers for the whole shoulders.

Utility also improves pockets – two zippered and three traditional, open, like most t-shirts and bicycle jackets. The front pocket is adapted for the phone. Bon trigger thought about those who ride while listening to music. The special output from the headset pocket and the loop on the stand from the inside are very comfortable. In the back, lockable pocket we have a place for personal identification, bank cards and cash.

In short, cold days, security will help with reflective elements and low temperatures counteract the corresponding fit and the previously mentioned Soft shell fabric.

On our own skin we have found out that snow or rain is not terrible. Very good fabric properties allow us to ride at temperatures below zero.

Traffic cop checked out reflective vest of residents after dark

We are going to work. It’s just a piece – explained to the men, who were detained by the aspirant Robert. Gentlemen moved after 17 on a roadway one of the more busy roads White Bor. None of them had at least one reflective element. In addition, they were all dressed in dark jackets, pants and hats. They were instructed. – You realize that incurs mortal danger? – He instructed the policeman. – In these costumes driver sees you from a distance of only about 30-40 meters. Time to react is small. Gentlemen humbly promised to supply the glare. – It’s a small cost; the reflective elements are widely available – instructed asp. Robert – And you can save your life.

 

Reflectors save lives

The research shows that the leading driver the car is able to detect a pedestrian who has a glare, even from a distance of 150 meters! These additional meters allow you to bypass the safe deceleration and people. Recently, wearing reflective vest after dark in the area is undeveloped duty and failure threatens his mandate. Despite this, the number of residents does not make much impression, as we noted during a joint patrol “Pomeranian” and “traffic police.”

 

Mandate or instruction the police still conducts preventive actions in schools and kindergartens. As they pointed out, as long as the children quickly and willing to absorb knowledge, and most importantly, wear reflective vests or armbands, is to persuade adults is much more difficult.

 

What it comes from? – Hard to say – says Robert of the Traffic Department. – It would seem that adults should be more cautious and aware of the risks, but this topic is not always the case. Officers carry out inspections regularly. – Every week we stop a few people who do not have a glare. We instruct them or issue mandates. Fortunately, while nearly two-hour joint patrol “traffic cop” to “Pomeranian” managed to trace only three of irresponsible men in Bialy Bor. And we touched both the southern and the northern part of Grudziadz. For assistance in the implementation of the reflective material thank the Municipal Police Headquarters in Grudziadz.

Reflective clothing for pedestrians and cyclists

Pedestrians and cyclists with dark clothes are practically invisible to motorists at dusk. On jackets and trousers reflective elements increase not only the visibility on the road; they can be life-saving. The facts, the BG ETEM supplies in the new “pulse”.

 

The number of the injured in road traffic pedestrians and cyclists is loud high accident statistics for years and does not get much back. More than 77,700 cyclists suffered an accident in 2015. 383 died there or the consequences. One of the possible causes of an accident: They were seen too late.

 

The trade association energy, textile, electrical and media products (BG ETEM) wants to prevent that. In the new issue of prevention medium “pulse – the newspaper for all employees” it is therefore among other things visibility on the road – wear a reflective vest is important to enhance visibility and keep safe, an issue that especially in the dark winter months is very important, because many workers travel daily by bicycle in the operations.

 

Especially the so-called “vulnerable road users” – pedestrians and cyclists – are at risk due to lack of crumple zone. You must ensure that they are perceived by motorists at an early stage. A good way for pedestrians and cyclists to make the visible at long distances, are reflective clothing or reflective elements on clothing. Who bears these is visible to motorists according to a study of up to 150 meters. In comparison, even white clothes can be seen in the dark only to 50 meters. In colorful or even dark clothing are pedestrians and cyclists, which move in the winter in the early morning and late evening hours on the road, virtually invisible to motorists.

Police handing out Reflective tape instead of fines

Six out of ten deaths of pedestrians are dying on the roads at night and eight in poor visibility. The sad statistics led logically to supplement the Law on Road Traffic mandatory reflective elements. Police officers or pedestrian controlled but as shown exploration rights, while fines instead of fatty distributed reflective tape.

 

Penalty for lack of security elements may, according to a spokesman for city police officers in Hradec Kralove Eve reach up to 2000 crowns. But the penalties do not fall so far, confirms her colleague from police Hanna. “Rather violators explain how important it is to be seen, and on that occasion they also reflective tape giving away,” said Legal.

 

“It is now essential especially prevention and education, police in the Piles region pedestrians also transmit reflective elements,” confirmed a police spokeswoman Jana. For example, seniors Monday morning at one of the busy intersections in the city center received shopping bags in reflective colors. “During the events giving away pedestrians reflective tape, which is quite interested,” said spokesman Petra.

 

In the past six months, we handed out maybe eight hundred reflective tapes on sleeve. His colleague from the district added that people even go on a police station and reflective tape on request. “Unfortunately, we do not have much that we can give out to everyone on request free of charge. We do it just for preventive action. ”

 

Contrast tape instead of a fine not comes without pedestrians and reflective material elements. “Strider evening check and inform them that they should have reflective elements. They are also taken from BESIP and we give them, “he told Provo City police.

 

Even Brno officers widely distributed in preventive actions called a reflective tape on the sleeve. “People go to them and to our staff, in the past six months we’ve handed out maybe eight hundred,” said city police spokesman Patel.

Police officers explain to people that the reflective elements are also good to wear in, not only in the dimly lit streets, but everywhere, especially in poor visibility.

Unique plus

 

Qualified assessment of the impact of the new law is still early, but questioned the police officers and it unanimously welcomed. And again, it’s not just sanctions.

“Personally, I believe that it is very good that the issue of the visibility of pedestrians speaking, it has a preventive effect. I notice that people and daytime wear reflective tape on bags, so awareness is pretty, “said Stray.

 

The Jiminy by local police number of pedestrians with reflective elements on clothing definitely increased. “It is not enough, for example, Walker had in his hand a flashlight. Therefore, the most reflective tape or vest, “added Legal.

Pedestrians without safety vest will receive fines

Officers are still betting on prevention, but now it starts pedestrians without reflectors will be punish.

 

The obligation to use pedestrian walking along the road outside the village reflective materials is one of the most important changes introduced by the amendment to the law on road traffic. Although she came into effect in February, but officers from Klatovska, unlike some of his colleagues from other regions, in violation of the law still give away penalties. Instead, they are handing out reflective bags, for precautionary reasons.

Last week at pedestrians who moved in reduced visibility on roads outside the village, some illumination for example south Bohemian police. “The three pedestrians who violated the provisions of the Act were imposed fines, each worth five hundred crowns. Three pedestrians who violated the same provisions of the Act were policemen, due to age, reproved and instructed to use reflective elements, “said the results of the checks the local police spokeswoman.

 

It will be similar by police from now on. “The police will no longer be pedestrians only to negotiate but shall, in the absence of reflective elements and giving fines,” said Ladmanová and warned that in the coming period, police will be increasingly pedestrians and will supervise them focused and traffic safety events.

 

SEE YOU

Already last autumn launched Ministry of Transport, Besip and Czech Police campaign “We are”, which is focused on pedestrians. “This campaign is also involved police officers to Klatovsku. The project officers from the traffic inspectorate handed out these days for seniors bags with reflective elements and the point is that it moves when a pedestrian outside the village of reduced visibility on the shoulder or side of the road in a place that is not illuminated by public lighting is required to wear elements of retro reflective material disposed so as to be visible to other participants in road traffic, “said Ladmanová, adding that it is recommended to put reflective tape on the upper or lower extremity, and always toward the road. Pedestrian walking outside lit areas can also use a vest with reflective elements, for example, or use tags or badges.

 

“The driver of a motor vehicle or sees record pedestrians wearing dark clothes at a distance of 18 meters in the red at 24 m, in white at 55 meters and the use of reflective materials for 200 meters. When the driver see pedestrians, does not mean that immediately stops the car, “she told Ladmanová.

Running safely with wearing reflective clothing

The days are getting shorter, the nights are darker and the weather cools. Still, you always want to run and make a few strides after a day of work. For that, Odlo thought of us with its new range of reflective material sportswear.

 

Originally from Norway, Odlo, is the inventor of technical sports underwear and the principle of the three thicknesses. In Europe, it is the leader in sports underwear and technology pioneer sports technical clothing. The brand has just introduced its new line “running” for him and her which perfectly meets the needs of riders who want a powerful race, even during the cold season.

 

Concretely, what does that mean? That reflective inserts incorporated in the new range provide excellent security to run in the dark. Under the slogan “Shine in the Dark” (glows in the dark), the brand uses different materials like natural down or Primaloft lining that can take the most sensitive to warm muscles, while being clearly visible in the dark.

The flagship of this season, it will be running tights AOP, the perfect ally for a breakaway at dusk. It has the advantage of integrating, too, printed reflective elements which provide better visibility for the rider.

 

Elegant silhouette

Lined with a light down, it has mesh inserts in back for optimum ventilation. Finally, there is also the shorts breathable and windproof Lofty Primaloft in a style inspired by the Urban Lifestyle for an elegant silhouette during and after the race safely with its reflective elements. Not to mention the Navajo fast drying thanks to its wool blend composition that naturally regulates perspiration. And for the fashion of us, running dress will be a hit this winter.

 

Men are not left behind. Question look, it will be the urban style and camouflaged trend pieces. The flagship of the season, the sticky camouflaged with reflective elements, with the shorts (super light, as its name suggests). This is accompanied by the matching jacket and fast drying water repellent and hooded mid-layer.

 

A collection inspired by urban art

It was in Berlin that the new Odlo collection was presented to the press. Why Berlin? For example, in the One Wall project initiated by the Urban Nation group, national and international artists are invited to Berlin five times a year to let their art speak on a huge wall. Artists are creative and interact with the different areas of Berlin and their own themes and issues. Odlo was seduced by the Working Klebebande, a Berlin group of tape art. These artists take a very unique form of art, which is characterized by a reflective tape. These are walls, bridges or walls subways transformed into works of art, and in which they experience the black light, fluorescent colors and lighting UV.

Reflective tape keeps you safer

Third advice when choosing a tape is purely practical, try to get the widest reflective stripe. And when you have the option, choose to purchase also proven vendor. The idea is to get the strap with the logo BESIP among the top three also received two products from the offering of Czech Post.

In my purse tape will not help. Where to put it?

Best for your safety would be if the reflective elements follow the contour of your character front and back. However, who would like to walk in the evening the pub or on a date in a reflective vest.

 

“Reflective tape we put toward the road, to the right side of the body, on the ankle or wrist,” says Martin pastor. If you, however, is available only one band is better placed on her ankle. “The car’s lights is illuminated from below, and enlighten so strap on the ankle before the wrist,” says Head of Road Safety. If you have reflective tape affixed to the wrist, then be careful you do not block his sleeve.

 

If you feel that as good a job as reflective tape performance, such as lighted cell phone, remember that not only fail to meet legally required, but also risk that the phone is charged, and the driver cannot see you.

 

Conversely, if you wanted to underline the effect of reflection yet, you are in the twilight rain or shine clothing with fluorescent colors. Although it does not provide the reflection of light, but increase the distance at which the driver sees you.

 

Decides each extra meter

Although it looks like a merchant recount of bounds centimeters, it is unnecessary pettiness. In addition, every meter that has a driver available to halt or you safely avoided, on the unlit road counts.

 

Know therefore that a pedestrian visibility reflective elements record driver at a distance of 200 meters. At a speed of 65 kilometers per hour therefore it has enough time to cope recognize possible dangers decided exactly what to do, and performed a maneuver comfortably finishing it.

 

In dark clothing range at which you can see on the shoulder shrinks to just 18 meters. They swoop at the same speed car in a single second. “The driver has virtually no chance of pedestrians ahead and react safely avoid it,” says Martin pastor.

 

And it is still talking about the speed with which drags outside the village just a few. At a speed of 90 kilometers per hour, the driver no longer needs to secure pedestrian miss at least 90 meters, while in the white clothes that after reflection the best, you only see at a distance of 55 meters.

Training in winter: lights shine and reflector

Who has made for whatever reason, have not noticed it: so slowly it gets cold, drafty and to make matters worse, even seemingly permanently dark outside. Outdoor enthusiasts and indoor training haters now plan not only more time to change one but adorn themselves with signal lights and colors with reflective material. We introduce some products that make you visible in the dark!

 

The training has just started again, but the circumstances make the start in the training routine is not easy. Who despite darkness and cold manages to attract an outdoor unit, which should note a few things!

 

It is cold?

Do not worry. You get used to it. With a small but high-quality selection of garments that (at least temporarily) keep dry one even in bad weather warm, survives to any weather. This includes a thick thermal jacket and pants, a windproof vest, waterproof jacket and pants, and warm gloves. With the right clothes-layer technique, the body also remains warm for a long.

 

The first excuse to postpone the training would become obsolete! But in winter, persevering athletes make a lot of other problems.

 

It is smooth?

Do not worry. Remedy small “snow chains” for running shoes, the other in an instant and can take off.

 

It is dark?

Do not worry. The basic equipment of the winter sportsman bright, a headlamp and various red flashing lights should belong to hedge. These make the morning or evening workouts on the roads safely. Even clothing manufacturers have adjusted to the season and offer athlete’s reflective clothing in luminous colors.

 

Safety first

Not only badly hampered road users in autumn and winter seeing. Come add fog or even blowing snow will quickly become confusing especially for motorists. Slippery driving conditions shift the attention in addition to safe driving. A runner who crosses the road, thereby overlooked.

This is not yet an accident happens in the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle, but can also secure better athletes. As long as you dress with bright, vivid colors, with light features and other road users extra pays attention than usual, also the training in the dark is certainly doable.

 

We know some of the products!

For a temperature range between -15 and zero degrees Celsius, it is best suited and qualified itself as cycling and running partner for the winter. Your extra long sleeves protect the delicate wrists from drafts. With its water repellent yet breathable surface of the body remains dry. Numerous additional reflectors enhance safety.

For men, the bright yellow jacket is available in sizes S to XL, the ladies version (S to L) is pink and costs per 80 Euro.

 

Newline Visio Warm Tights

Newline, once from top to bottom clearly visible – Newline has not only thought of shining outerwear, but also equipped his pants with bright and reflective elements. The Winter Tight from thermo material keeps you warm and safe even at very cold temperatures. A small zip bag also has space for the house key.

The tights are available in sizes S to XL, the  ladies  version (S to L) is in turn pink and costs per 65,00 Euro.

On the way to school, 75% of parents are careless

Do what I say not what I do. “This classical education is unfortunately also applies to learning good road safety actions according to a survey Opinion Way commissioned by the insurance group Insurers prevention. In this new study, 75% of parents with safety vest surveyed admit to having had a risk behavior in the street, in school or extracurricular trips, in the presence of their children.
“People lack of vigilance on the road, said Nicolas Moreau, President of Insurers prevention. September is the time to make resolutions and set the example for his children. ”
Especially since the imprudence of consequences can be dramatic. In the past five years, it is 2500 pedestrians were killed. Because they are smaller and less visible to drivers, because they are not always aware of the risks, children are particularly vulnerable. In 2012 and 36 young pedestrians fewer than 15 were killed and nearly 2,500 were injured.
The Insurers prevention study shines a spotlight on the dangers of mobile which most cannot manage to win. Even accompanying their children, 58% of parents and already market their ear phone, 42% send or read their text messages and 23% in their eyes on the screen of the damn machine to check apps or games. It is a new risk behavior that emerges from five years falls insurers. “In everyday life we ​​are not necessarily aware of the dangers of these behaviors,” says Nicolas Moreau. The proof, when mom and dad again become hen entrust their precious offspring with a third on the way to school, they are only 14% and consultant to the nurse or grandparents to drop their phone!
Yet, and this is another lesson of the study, when they entrust their toddler to a third party, the French are much more anxious. 54% of them give advice on safety rules. But six out of ten parents cannot provide the daily journey to the temple of knowledge. And among the councils, the vast majority (64%) recommends not cross with their little one on the crosswalks, they are nevertheless more than half (54%) do not always follow. Parents with reflective element also advocate a majority (52%) to walk on the sidewalk, while over a third (37%) admit sometimes walk on the floor holding their child’s hand.
Surprisingly, the study also reveals that the French are first trust their families for school and extracurricular trips. Not surprisingly, they are more likely to be reassured when their treasure entrusted to grandparents (50%) more than the nurse (13%). Even siblings, often children, have parental preference.
Explain, educational way, the rules to be observed as borrow pedestrian crossings; cross when the “little guy” is green; not to run, etc.
In the city, more of a pedestrian killed in three easts on regulatory white stripes!
As long as the children have not mastered the rules of caution, watch for them and accompany them.
Lead by example! Children mimic the behavior of their parents.
Make your little visible. Grab them with a backpack or satchel with reflective strips and dress them with light. At night, they will be identified and over 150 m instead of 30 m. namely, the months from November to February are particularly deadly for pedestrians, mainly because of poor visibility … while in car and motorbike, its summer, which presents more risk.
Study insurers Prevention The way to school, September 2014 conducted among a sample of 1009 meets representative of the French population.